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DistIT AB (OSTO:DIST) Retained Earnings : kr-207 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is DistIT AB Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. DistIT AB's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was kr-207 Mil.

DistIT AB's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2023 (kr39 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (kr-425 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2023 (kr-425 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (kr-207 Mil).

DistIT AB's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 (kr268 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (kr222 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 (kr222 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (kr-425 Mil).

DistIT AB Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for DistIT AB's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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DistIT AB Retained Earnings Chart

DistIT AB Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 202.75 260.47 268.23 221.98 -425.01

DistIT AB Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 204.70 207.10 39.10 -425.01 -207.20

DistIT AB Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

DistIT AB  (OSTO:DIST) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

DistIT AB (OSTO:DIST) Business Description

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Address
Alfred Nobels Allé 109, Tullinge, SWE, 146 48
Website
http://www.distit.se
DistIT AB will acquires, owns and develops niche distributors in Information Technology, mobility, consumer electronics, networks and data communications in the primary Nordic and Baltic countries. The company sells products through Home electronics chains, discount stores, grocery stores, retailers, telecom, e-commerce, consultants and office warehouses.